First G450/550 Simulator to Support Business Jet Training in China
By Leon Zheng, China Aviation Daily | Dec. 25, 2012
Recently, Shanghai Eastern Flight Training Co., Ltd., a company co-invested by China Eastern Air Holding Company and China Eastern Airlines Corp., has cooperated with Canada' CAE to introduce China's first Gulfstream G450/550 simulator. After installation and testing, it has passed the verification of authorities and has been officially put into operation.
The introduction of the Gulfstream G450/550 simulator has aimed at the global market of the world's leading business jet - Gulfstream, and filled the gap of domestic business Jet simulator training market.
The Gulfstream G450 is a business jet with large cabin and long range, and can accommodate 12-16 passengers. It can reach a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.88 and a flight range up to 4,350 nautical miles, cruising at up to 45,000 feet. The Gulfstream G450 is well-known worldwide for its modernity, comfort, and serviceability.
The training of the Gulfstream G450/550 simulator is a high end market in flight training market. Shanghai Eastern Flight Training Co. has the appropriate technical support and maintenance capabilities to ensure the smooth conduct of the training currently.
The introduction of this simulator has given Shanghai Eastern Flight Training Co. the advantage to tap business jet training market in China, and provide safe, high quality and reliable flight training to the growing business jet market in China.